No place to hide from #PFAS pollution, not even the deep-sea Scientists analysed 127 whales and dolphins & have sounded the alarm over these toxic #foreverchemicals The full impact on wildlife remains unknown, but PFAS could disrupt immune and reproductive systems www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

On my way to #COP30. Here’s a message I would like to share every day

Fall in Tervuren

Trots op m’n Nederlandse collega’s

Vorig jaar daalde Europese CO2-uitstoot 2,5%. Sinds 1990 -37,2% terwijl de economie 71% groeide.

A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...

It’s not a beauty contest, but facts matter 👇

We're taking a more strategic, results-focused approach to climate and energy diplomacy. By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success. My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

IEA: #Renewables have cut #fossilfuel imports for more than 100 countries #climate www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...

Deze brief. Van een 19 jarige. Ze kan geen plezier hebben zonder voortdurend last te hebben. Van mannen. Het maakt me woedend. We zijn niets opgeschoten. Beste mannen, spreek elkaar aan! Laat dit stoppen! Vrouwen zijn niet van jullie. We zijn van onszelf! www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050. Just the start. Common sense.

Prachtige podcast, over een componist, een slachtoffer magische soms onheilspellende muziek, en geschiedenis

Morning in Tervuren

10 years have passed since we adopted the Paris Agreement. Since then, the world has changed. The clean transition is moving forward.

With the world united behind renewables and energy efficiency, COP28 made history. So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber. Now we must deliver on its legacy. Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries. We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.

Tegen extreemrechts geweld moet je je laten horen. Dan zet je alle democratische middelen in om een vuist te maken. We vragen voor volgende week een debat aan om samen een streep trekken. Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:

The entry into force of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty is a historic milestone. It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly, Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean. www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

Climate change is not a far-away problem of the future; it is here and now, risking our jobs, our health, and our security. The good news, we all can do something about it. No step is too small.

In a democracy there is a place for everyone. It is built on participation, diversity and equality. As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.  #DemocracyDay

The EU must stop being complacent & self-flagellating. It is an economic & political force, and has the military will to defend our freedom & interests. "That’s what we must continue doing,” said Delphine Pronk at #EUISS2025.

Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy. It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player. That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history. Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓

Full text of speech at @euiss.bsky.social annual conference here

We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy. India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.

Great example in Dublin on how to give nature a chance. It will reward us in return

The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners. Now we table two agreements that will cement this position. → europa.eu/!hYC7MJ

Today the European Commission proposed signing the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico agreements, which will strengthen political cooperation and trade and investment relations, bringing concrete benefits for citizens and businesses in Mercosur, Mexico and the EU. Read the PR: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Uh... #Telegraaf

Ik maak naast Fokke & Sukke ook boeken rond Johan de Witt en Constantijn Huygens. Ik krijg best vaak de vraag waar deel III van mijn trilogie blijft. Ik zou er meer aan kunnen werken als er meer gekocht wordt via webshop.catullus.nl Als je de De Witt-boeken leuk vindt, retweet dit dan.

Tell me what people really, really want… www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...

@ajboekestijn.bsky.social @robdewijk.bsky.social

(Weer) een heel goede aflevering die (weer) de koppeling legt tussen klimaatverandering en geopolitiek. Als we deze koppeling niet zien, of redresseren vliegen we blind podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/b...

I just spoke with my colleagues in our Delegation in Kyiv, after our building was damaged by a Russian strike. Your resolve to keep supporting Ukraine gives us strength. No diplomatic mission should ever be a target. In response, we are summoning the Russian envoy in Brussels.

While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.

Dordrecht. Prachtige Johan de Witt tentoonstelling gezien. De toren beklommen, geboorte’huis’ gepasseerd, daarna naar Den Haag langs de Nieuwe Kerk waar hij en z’n broer Cornelis rusten. 400 jaar later blijkt eens te meer dat hij een onuitwisbare plek in de Nederlandse geschiedenis heeft verworven

This afternoon, I will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels. Together, we will participate in the Coalition of Willing VTC. At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.

👇 the clock is ticking ,the world is watching, and the EU is in full swing in Geneva #INC #plasticpollution

"We zitten allemaal in dezelfde boot.” Hoe moeizaam en complex onderhandelingen over klimaatverdragen ook zijn, dit besef dringt uiteindelijk steeds weer door. EU-klimaatgezant Tony Agotha in #BetrouwbareBronnen, juist ook over plastic. art19.com/shows/betrou...

Both Europe and China are committed to multilateralism and the UN Charter. So we raised the crucial issue of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We asked China to use its influence to bring Russia to accept a ceasefire, enter peace talks and put an end to the bloodshed.

Today’s Summit was the opportunity to work toward concrete progress in key areas of our bilateral relationship. While also clearly explaining our concerns. We remain committed to frank, respectful and open dialogue with China. → europa.eu/!WHMvqk

The first global comparison of glacier mass change reveals a global loss of 273 billion tonnes per year, an amount equivalent to what the entire human population on Earth drinks in 30 years. 🧪

The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark. So our joint press statement is an important step forward. We will work together to make COP30 a success. → europa.eu/!mXd6wG

Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed Statement↓ europa.eu/!rgD48X

Never forget the victims of #MH17. Unanimous verdict of European Court of Human Rights: Russia fully responsible for killing 298 people - and for trying to cover it up with disinfo and other trickery.

Followers gezocht. Nu we niet meer actief zijn op X (algemeen FS-account 150k followers) en Mastodon helaas niet het volume van het oude Twitter lijkt te krijgen, hoop ik dat BlueSky die plaats kan innemen. Social media is toch een goedkope manier om publiek te informeren. pls rt

Each time the world reaches out, Putin answers with missiles. Russia’s escalating attacks on Kyiv show that Moscow doesn’t want peace. Air defence systems and missiles are scarce everywhere. But Ukraine needs them now, every single day, to protect its people.

Geweldige podcast. En, voor een nog meer culturele inleiding, zoek de cabinet battles op in de musical #Hamilton …!

Today, as a heat dome hangs over Europe, the Commission has put forward a proposal to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040. We’re doing this for competitiveness, for independence, for decarbonisation. My remarks are here ➡️ europa.eu/!TMRvMK